The K-pop wave just leveled up with two major wins on the Billboard 200!
🔥 K-pop Demon Hunters OST Soars to No. 3 on Billboard 200
The soundtrack for Netflix's animated hit K-pop Demon Hunters is shaking up global charts. According to Billboard's preview (July 7 KST), the OST jumped from No. 8 to No. 3 on the Billboard 200 in just one week — marking the highest ranking for a film soundtrack released this year.
- 📊 62,000 equivalent album units earned
- 56,000 via streaming (SEA)
- 4,500 physical sales
- 1,500 downloads (TEA)
The album features 12 tracks, including:
- 'Take Down' and 'Golden' by girl group Huntrix
- 'Soda Pop' by rising boy band Saja Boys
🎮 CAT'S EYE Lands First Top 5 with 'Beautiful Chaos'
CAT'S EYE continues its global rise! Their 2nd mini album Beautiful Chaos ranked No. 4 on the Billboard 200 — their first-ever top 5 entry.
- 💿 44,000 album units in total
- 30,000 physical sales
- 14,000 from streaming
- TEA (downloads) contribution was minimal
The 5-track album includes:
- Title track 'Gameboy'
- 'Gnarly', 'Gabriela', 'Mean Girls', and 'M.I.A'
💬 Global K-pop Fever Continues
With K-pop Demon Hunters OST dominating the Billboard 200 and CAT'S EYE entering the top 5 for the first time, K-pop continues proving its global cultural power—this time through the world of anime, fantasy, and high-charting girl groups.